The art of reverse painting on glass is among China's most ancient art forms. It is a painstaking technique that demands that the minutest details be applied before the broadest strokes. Placing the artwork on the inside of small bottles makes the workmanship all the more intricate as only miniscule brushes can be lowered into the bottles' interior. Each picture is painted virtually a drop of paint at a time. This set of four bottles has scenes painted on both sides of each bottle. The crane is a traditional symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. Here they are also accompanied by seasonal foliage and auspicious evergreens, such as pine and bamboo. This is a beautiful collection for collectors and aficionados of feng shui.

Meticulously reverse painted by hand

Set of 4 glass snuff bottles

Ships in brocade box

Made in China